Facebook - Jon & Kate Plus 8 and 108 other friends
One week ago today I joined Facebook on the invitation of one friend from high school. In that short time I have amassed 118 "friends", all people that I have known over the years around town, schools and clients. It is a fascinating way to have just that level of relationship that you want with someone from the past without the commitment of an actual telephone call or awkward drink at a reunion. You control your own photos, so people only see you in the best light and you control the information, so those dark and dirty bits stay in the shade. I think a simple modification of Facebook for elder law situations would be to use it as a communication center for families facing crisis and the issues around crisis management. The "friends" could be the service providers, family members, elder law lawyer and others that need to be 'au current' with goings on in the life of the elder. Hmmm. Maybe I should invent Facebook for elder care??? What would I do with a few billion dollars????
